Recall 11V534000 - Air Bag Control Module Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Pontiac/G8 2008-2009

MANUFACTURER: General Motors LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: Novemebr 03, 2011

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V534000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Air Bags: Frontal: Sensor/Control Module

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 38,444

SUMMARY:
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 vehicles manufactured from November 2, 2007 through January 22, 2009. A 5th percentile female Anthropomorphic Test Device (ATD) in a 30 mph frontal barrier test exceeded the Head Injury Criteria (HIC) requirements of the standard. With the front passenger seat positioned full forward, the seat position sensor will cause a 30 millisecond deployment delay between the first and second stages of the dual-stage frontal passenger air bag.

CONSEQUENCE:
In the event of a crash, this delay may result in increased head injury to certain front seat occupants.

REMEDY:
GM dealers will reprogram the sensing and diagnostic module free of charge. The safety recall began on November 30, 2011. Owners may contact Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

NOTES:
Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.